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TIME> NEXT MORNING
SCENE> THE MORLOCKS HAVE BEEN CALLED INTO A MEETING ROOM
INSIDE THE HAVEN'S MAIN BUILDING. THE ROOM HAS PLENTY OF
COMFORTABLE SEATS FOR THEM, SITUATED AROUND A LARGE, OCTAGON
TABLE. HOWEVER, ARCHANGEL HAS YET TO SHOW UP.<Kali> ::Looks around penvisely, her face somewhat
drawn in fear and deep thought.::
<Static> ::Sits in a seat, his mask up around his nose as
he smokes and his feet up on the table::
<Predator> ::tapping her claws on the table::
<Jaxion> ::holds his face in his hands with his elbows on
the table, yawning:: Want to go back to my bed.. not used to
having a bed..
<Angel_Blue> ::already sitting at the table::
<Landslide> Joto seconds that.... Joto has been feeling
tired lately... ::frowns and leans back::
<Synapse> ::sits at the table ignoring the others immersed
in some sort of gadget he assembled from various spare parts he
gleemed throughout the city during the assassination attempts::
<Powerslam> ::pulls the piece of crystal fountain out of
his pocket and looks at it::
<Static> ::Takes a puff of his cigarette and mutters in a
joking tone:: Hmmph..babies. ::Smirks, slightly::
<Jaxion> ::spreads his fingers enough to get a clear look
at Powerslam:: Taking sourvenirs? Y'know there might be shops
that sell little replicas of that statue in the courtyard.
::smirks::
<Kali> ::Chews on a long nail softly. :: It might make some
money on the suface...
<Angel_Blue> ::fidgits::
<Powerslam> ::looks at Jax:: Why would I want a replica of
a naked sculpture?
<Jaxion> More attractive to look at than a jagged shard?
::leans back in the chair, yawning again::
<Predator> Hello? Were we called here to sit or what?
<Jaxion> ::looks around:: Who you asking? heh..
<Powerslam> ::looks at the shard then shrugs:: This' the
real crystal, who knows what the replicas are
<Predator> The walls. Anyone. ::mutters::
<Archangel> ::walks into the room, his wing fully healed::
I apologize. I was just checking on how Crusade was fairing.
<Static> ::Shrugs:: Hey, I'd be up for more drinking, if
Archangel doesn't show soon..
<Landslide> ::bows his head::
<Kali> ::Sighs inwardly in relief.:: Is he doing well?
<Static> Speak of the angel. Hey Wings..what's the word?
<Archangel> ::sits down at one of the chairs:: His hand
will regenerate so there will be no permanent damage. He is just
angry.
<Predator> I'd be pissed if someone cut off my hand, too.
<Kali> ::Nods slightly.::
<Angel_Blue> ::only half listens to the conversation::
<Archangel> Cerebra should be returning from Halo City
soon, the rest of the X-Men will remain there. She is bringing a
man named Dust with her. He was apparently responsible for first
bringing the business of the Mutant Messiah to their attention.
<Static> ::Nods:: I kinda know the feeling..
<Kali> Who.. who started this prophacy?
<Static> ::Perks up, noticably, sitting up in his chair a
little his feet sliding down off the table:: Really? Uh..I
mean..great. Good. Be nice to meet him.
<Predator> ::rolls her eyes::
<Kali> ::Mummers about silicone.::
<Archangel> I don't know who exactly started it. Writing
were found of a precognitive mutant back in the 20th century. A
few others around the turn of the century had their predictions
recorded. Also one from a sorcerer.. and most recently Doom.. who
constructed some type of probability machine.. they all seem to
agree on the existance of the Mutant Messiah..
<Static> ::Frowns, slightly:: I've never heard about it, at
all..
<Powerslam> Was anything else prophecized?
<Xeno> yes, ive heard nothing of the sort either
<Predator> What's the point and where do we fit in?
<Archangel> No one had really.. until this Dust person
appeared in Halo City. Then Doom arrived to back up his claims..
over time other recorded predictions came to light.
<Angel_Blue> ((strange...))
<Landslide> ::listens and stays silent::
<Kali> ::Frowns again, closing her eyes to think.::
<Archangel> The prophecies can be rather cryptic.. The
Coven finding this Haven was predicted. And the prophecies seem
to attribute the Messiah's emergence to the past and continuing
actions of yourselves. How exactly, I don't know.
<Static> ::Mutters slightly:: How come I never found any of
these..::Scowls:: ((Shock..guess I didn't do as good a job of
researching, as I always thought..))
<Kali> So one could twist it around? ::Looks embarassed.::
I've never trusted prophecies, fate...
<Archangel> Some parts are open to some interpretation,
yes.. but too many of the predictions have already come true to
simply discard everything.ACTION> THE ENTIRE CITY BEGINS TO RUMBLE. STARTLED
YELLS FIND THEIR WAY INTO THE MEETING ROOM, COMING FROM THE OTHER
STARTLED PEOPLE IN THE BUILDING.<Static> ::Smirks:: Some old weird guy told me a
while back that I was gonna have a part in a "Great
destiny" and the heroes were returning or something like
that, a while back..that fit, at all? ::Snickers::
<Angel_Blue> ::blinks and looks around a bit::
<Xeno> ::blinks and jumps to his feet::
<Jaxion> ::grabs the arms of his seat, looking around::
This is normal or something, right?
<Powerslam> ::looks up at the cieling then stands up,
putting the piece of crystal into his pocket:: Now what?
<Archangel> No. ::presses a series of lighted buttons that
appear on the tabletop before him::
<Kali> ::Looks up again quietly.:: What could it be/
<Static> ::Blinks slightly and stands:: Something tells me
that ain't good..what the shock is going on?
<Predator> ::eyes narrow, and she moves swiftly out of her
chair::ACTION> A HOLOGRAM FORMS ON THE TABLETOP, WHICH
BECOMES THE WILD SURFACE OF THE LAKE. A MAN HOVERS IN THE AIR
ABOVE, APPARENTLY THE SOURCE OF THE TURBELENCE AS ENERGY CRACKLES
AROUND HIM LIKE LIGHTNING.<Angel_Blue> ::stares at the hologram::
<Archangel> I do not recognize this man..
<Landslide> ::blinks and glares at the hologram::
<Powerslam> ::looks at the hologram, trying to see who it
is::ACTION> A BOY MATERIALIZES IN THE MAN'S ARMS, SEEN TO
BE KAFT ON CLOSER LOOK. NO SOONER THAN THIS IS REALIZED DOES
SAINT STRAFE-PORT THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE ROOM.<Static> ::Looks at the hologram for a moment, not
really paying too much attention:: Okay, looks like he decided to
come knocking..::Puts his cigarette out on the table and lowers
his mask:: Anyone else feel like answering the door?
<Saint> Kaft! He just disappeared! ::looks at them all,
then at the hologram:: Oh.. er.. found him.
<Static> ::Eyes go wide at the image:: Okay, that's
definitely bad, I think..
<Jaxion> ::stands up:: Don't suppose anything about this
was predicted?
<Archangel> Come with me. There is an elevator that will
take us to the surface. ::gets out of his seat and walks out of
the room::
<Predator> ::stalks after Archangel::
<Angel_Blue> ::stands and follows after everyone::
<Kali> ::Follows quickly.::
<Static> ::Moves after Archangel, nodding:: Let's go kick
his shockin' ass..
<Xeno> ::follows after::
<Synapse> ::glances around as everyone hurriedly exits the
room...grabs his device and follows afters everyone else::ACTION> A CRYSTAL PLATFORM FORMS ABOVE THE SURFACE OF
THE LAKE. THE ELEVATOR RISES UP TO AN OPENING IN THE PLATFORM,
WHERE THEY SEE THE MAN STILL HOVERING HIGH IN THE AIR.<Jaxion> ::looks up at the man:: Liked him better
in the hologram..
<Powerslam> ::eyes narrow then forms an energy ball:: We
can't do anything if he has Kaft...
<Angel_Blue> ::slowly points her hand at the man::
<Landslide> ::blinks and looks up at the man::
<Man> ::holds the unconscious Kaft in his arms:: The Mutant
Messiah is mine. I will take him with me. Challenge my claim and
become victims of my wrath! ::flickers with energy before
disappearing with Kaft::
<Static> ::Glances up calmly:: How 'bout I just port up
there, grab the kid and port back down? ::Watches his dissapear::
..Or not..okay, who the Shock was that?
<Predator> ::snorts:: If the people are gonna float from
now on... someone give me a bloody gun
<Xeno> looks like we have some chasing to do
<Kali> I guess... so.
<Sacrement> ::flies over to them, hovering in the air:: I
think I can sense where he went. ::points to a mountain in the
distance::
<Predator> I suppose these 'prophecies' say something about
us saving this kid's ass
<Static> Right. ::Turns and starts walking in the direction
of the mountain::*******INTERLUDE*******
LOCATION> UNKNOWN.
SCENE> THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSIN STANDS BEFORE A SERIES OF
VERTICAL TUBES, EACH CONTAINED A GREEN FLUID WITH SOMETHIGN
GROWING INSIDE. HIS HOOD IS PULLED BACK, SHOWING HIM TO BE A
BROWN HAIRED MAN WITH RED EYES, TALKING TO SOMEONE ON THE OTHER
SIDE OF THE TUBES.<Man> ::speaks from behind the tubes:: His power
is already growing. Soon he will be complete, Scott.
<Scott> ::nods:: I'm sorry that I failed... It's too late
now.
<Man> It was too late the moment he entered the Haven.
Perhaps, even from the time he was born.
<Scott> What if we destroy the Haven instead? Then he won't
be able t-ACTION> THE MAN WALKS OUT FROM BEHIND THE TUBES, THE
DARK STRIPS OF HIS CAPE FLOWING BEHIND HIM. A RED DIAMOND IS
BRANDED ON THE FOREHEAD OF HIS CHALK WHITE FACE, WHERE GLEAMING
RED EYES GLARE.<Sinister> ::interrupts him:: No. We will allow
his "ascension" to occur. For now, remaining in the
shadows is the only way to see to his death.
<Scott> Whatever you say, father.*******INTERLUDE END*******
SCENE> THE MORLOCKS AND MEMBERS OF THE COVEN HIKE UP A PATH ON
THE MOUNTAINSIDE, HEADING TOWARDS ITS PEAK WHERE THEY EXPECT TO
FIND THE MAN WHO TOOK KAFT.<Angel_Blue> ::staying towards the back of the
group, looking at the ground as she walks::
<Rune> ::slides up the trail effortless, his body merged
witht he rock and Sacrement sitting on his shoulder::
<Landslide> ::sweat trickling down his forehead:: Joto
doesn't particularly enjoy this "hiking" of yours...
<Xeno> ::looks over to Angel:: is everything alright?
<Powerslam> ::stretches, walking with the group::
<Kali> ::Walks quietly along the path, looking around.::
<Angel_Blue> ::almost too soft to be heard:: i don't
know... is it?
<Predator> ::smirks at Joto:: Shall i get behind and push?
<Archangel> ::walks at the front of the group, wings folded
on his back::
<Powerslam> You've gotta wonder... why did he take Kaft?
Why not just kill him like they tried before?
<Jaxion> ::follows behind Archangel, glancing over at the
Haven's lake in the distance occasionally::
<Static> ::Hikes next to Priest:: Hmmph..Feel itching to
kick a little ass..
<Priest> Good to see you haven't changed any. ::smirks::
<Archangel> There seems to be more parties involved in this
than we suspected. This man may not be with those who are seekign
to kill Kaft. Or as you said, he would have done so.
<Static> Nope..Just wish it was Genesis' sorry
ass..::Muttering:: Reaaally wish it was that son of a glitch..
<Landslide> ::looks at Predator:: Joto Appreciates your
kind offer, but Joto will try and manage..ACTION> THE PATH LEVELS OFF INTO A MUCH WIDER AREA
NEAR THE PEAK. THERE, THEY SEE KAFT CONTAINED IN AN ENERGY
COCCOON HALF IMBEDDED IN A BOULDER.<Powerslam> I don't need to be Preds to smell a
trap...
<Angel_Blue> ::glances at kaft and backs up a few steps::
<Jaxion> What the shock is this guy doing to him?
<Priest> Revenge isn't healthy, Ethan, it'll just eat you
upside inside until there's nothing left but hatred, anger, and
fear...
<Landslide> Joto agrees on your assumption Powerslam, but
what can we do other than to attempt to rescue him?ACTION> THE MAN SUDDENLY APPEARS BETWEEN THEM AND
KAFT. WILDLY CRACKLING ENERGY COMING FROM HIM FORCE THEM BACK A
FEW FEET.<Synapse> ::trails along behind the others making
adjustments to his device::
<Kali> ::Frowns.:: The poor thing... one of us coud-
::Whinces and steps back.::
<Xeno> ::suits up, readying himself::
<Static> Know, don't care..the son of a glitch has to
pay..::Trails off, seeing the men and stumbling back a few feet::
Looks like he'll just be first, though..::Ignites his energy
blades::
<Angel_Blue> ::stumbles back::
<Man> I warned you of the consequences of your
interference. None will prevent me from honing the Messiah into a
force which will dominate this wretched planet.
<Synapse> ::watching his device rather than where he is
going and walks right into xeno:: Oof...idiot.
<Predator> ::bares her claws:: Maybe he don't wanna be
honed
<Powerslam> ::looks at the Man:: ((...reminds me of Doom...
except we're still alive...))
<Man> I showed you my mercy by not destroying you in your
so-called "Haven." Now you bear witness to my wrath!
<Static> ::Sends a sidelong glance at Predator, before
glancing back at the man:: Yeah..maybe he wants us to kick the
shockin' hell out of you instead, glitch. Got a name, before we
hand you your ass?
<Priest> I've seen too many men like you, this world can't
take much more of your ilk. Your wrath will be your undoing.
<Landslide> ::attempts to send a pillar of rock to crack
the half part of the boulder that is stone and free Kaft::
<Powerslam> ::forms an energy ball, muttering:: ...reminds
me of Doom...ACTION> STATIC GETS NO ANSWER. INSTEAD, MASSIVE
AMOUNTS OF ENERGY ERUPT FROM THE MAN, PAINFULLY COURSING THROUGH
EACH OF THEIR BODIES AND LIFTING THEM INTO THE AIR.
*******SIM END*******